English Explanatory Dictionary

foreperson

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A leader of a work crew.
  2. The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.
  3. A forefather, predecessor.

Word forms

foreperson forepersons forepeople

Etymology

From fore- + person.

Synonyms

work foreman work foreperson work forewoman foreman forewoman head juror jury foreman jury foreperson jury forewoman presiding juror
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